Julia Hartz, CEO of Eventbrite, shares how the events industry transformed during the past three years. She discusses navigating through the crisis, focusing on serving event creators, and connecting people through ticketed events. They also talk about adapting to remote work, setting event policies, and prioritizing communal growth.

Brothers Jamie and Lyndon Cormack founded Herschel Supply Co to sell modern bags with a timeless feel. They discuss challenges of finding a manufacturer, order difficulties, and unexpected endorsement. They also mention their partnership with a retail partner, being a heritage brand, and the importance of luck and hard work.

Ramya Swaminathan, CEO of Malta Inc, discusses the use of molten salt as a low-cost, long-duration energy storage solution. She explains the advantages of salt-based systems over lithium ion batteries, emphasizing their cost-effectiveness and extended duration. The podcast also explores the challenges faced by companies using salt for energy storage and Malta Inc's plans to deploy the technology at a commercial scale by 2027.

Scott Morris, co-founder of Freshpet, shares the challenges and successes of transforming pet food. From convincing retailers to install refrigerators for their fresh pet food products to building a dominant brand, Scott discusses obstacles, nutrition requirements, and the battle with Walmart. Despite economic difficulties and skepticism, Freshpet now has a 96% share in the fresh pet food sector.

Kai Kloepfer, Founder and CEO of Biofire, discusses his journey in developing a biometric smart gun to reduce gun deaths. Topics include the challenges of improving gun safety, the potential benefits of biometric unlocking technology, and the technology behind the BioFire Smart Gun.

Joe Kudla, Founder of Vuori, built a 4-billion-dollar company on the risky idea that men cared about the clothes they worked out in. He shares the challenges and rejection in raising capital, a life-changing encounter that inspired him, creating a men's lifestyle brand, and building a successful online business.

Eshchar Ben-Shitrit, co-founder and CEO of Redefine Meat, talks about his journey from a corporate career to joining the plant-based meat revolution. He discusses the environmental impact of beef consumption and the challenges of 3D printing meat. He shares the process of creating prototypes for 3D printed plant-based meat and their future plans as the world's largest meat company.

Childhood friends and co-founders of Yasso, Amanda Klane and Drew Harrington, built a $200 million dollar brand by creating frozen Greek yogurt treats. They faced initial bad reviews and rejection from manufacturers but eventually landed Yasso on the shelves of Costco and BJ's. Despite competition from larger companies, Yasso continued to grow and was recently acquired by a major consumer goods company.

Renowned chef Pierre Thiam discusses his company's mission to bring fonio, an ancient West African grain, to the world. He shares his personal journey from studying chemistry to becoming a successful chef and restaurant owner. The podcast highlights fonio's nutritional benefits, cultural influences on Senegalese cuisine, and the need for resilient crops in our food system for food security.

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay discusses her journey from publicist to director and producer. She shares her upbringing, early dreams of becoming a lawyer, and her transition into journalism. Ava talks about the scarcity of black women filmmakers and her approach to learning the technical side of movies. She emphasizes the importance of embracing knowledge and surrounding oneself with experts. Ava also reveals a serendipitous encounter on a plane that leads to a film project and discusses her reflections on success and acknowledging luck.